PRE-CONGRESS - THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor


0800-0830 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME REFRESHMENT
  Level G - Amber Junior Ballroom, Classroom
 
0830-0900 Optimizing Immunosuppression To Avoid Infection and Rejection
Prof Peter Nickerson
 
0900-0930 CMV Prophylaxis vs Pre-Emptive in Kidney Transplant
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Hafidz
 
0930-0945 CMV Infection, How Do We Manage & Available Therapies
Dr Mohammad Zaimi Abdul Wahab
 
0945-1010 BK Virus in Kidney Transplantation: Role of Screening, Monitoring & Treatment
Assoc Prof Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhail
 
1010-1025 Q&A  
1025-1055 COFFEE BREAK
1055-1120 Virus Infection Post-Transplant Beyond CMV & BKV
SDr Devamalar Simatherai
 
1120-1145 Recurrent UTI Post Kidney Transplantation: Is This a Challenge?
Dr Wan Mohd Rasis Wan Ahmad Kamil
 
1145-1210 Vaccination and Prophylaxis Strategies in Transplantations: How Far Should We Aim For?
Prof Dr Robert Caroll
 
1210-1235 New Research in Transplant Infectious Disease
Dr Yee Seow Yeing
 
1235-1250 Q&A  
1250-1400 PRE CONGRESS LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
  Level G - AMBER Junior Ballroom Level G - AGATE Function Room
1400-1425 Prevention of Nosocomial Infection Among Transplant Recipients
Dr Anuradha P Radhakrishnan
Hepatitis Screening & Treatment Pre-Transplantation
Dr Senamjit Kaur
1425-1450 PCP Prophylaxis & Treatment in Transplantation
Dr Anuradha P Radhakrishnan
Hepatitis B Recipients, How Do We Prepare Them Pre-Transplantation?
Dr Syuhada Dan Adnan
1450-1515 TB screening & Prevention in Transplantation
Dr Haly Rozie Ahmad
Hepatic C Recipient: What Is in The Guideline?
Dr Haniza Omar
1515-1530 Q&A Q&A
  COFFEE BREAK

CONGRESS DAY I: FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

0730-0800 REGISTRATION
  Level 1 - GRAND BALLROOM
0800-0830 PLENARY 1: 50 YEARS OF TRANSPLANT
YBhg. Datuk Dr Harjit Singh & YBhg. Datuk Dr Ghazali Ahmad
0830-0900 PLENARY 2 : CAR T-Cell in Transplant
YBhg. Dato’ Dr Chang Kian Meng
0900-0930 Officiating Ceremony
0930-1000 COFFEE BREAK
  Level G
Amber Junior Ballroom
Level G
JASPER Junior Ballroom
Level G 
AGATE Function Room
  RENAL - IMMUNOLOGY
Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhaili
DONATION & PROCUREMENT
Chair: Dr Hasdy Haron
Free Paper
Chair: Dr Koong Jun Kit
1000-1025 HLA Typing and Compatibility Testing
Low Hwei Yee
New Concencus of Brain Death Diagnosis: The New Frontier for Brain Death Orgon Donor Optimisation
Dr Ahmad Shahir Mawardi
 
1025-1050 Advancement in Crossmatching and Its Implications
Dr Ailin Mazuita Mazlan
ICU & Organ Donation: Holistic Approach to End of Life Care
Dr Azmin Huda Abdul Rahim
1050-1115 HLA and Non HLA-Ab - Protocol and Screening before Transplantation
Prof Dr Robert Caroll
Role of Emergency Department in Organ Donor Detection
Dr Sri Rao Siva
1115-1140 HLA Molecular Mismatch - A Risk Stratification To Optimise Immunosuppression
Prof Dr Peter Nikerson
Quality Management in Deceased Organ Donation: A Systematic Approach
Dr Hasdy Haron
 
1140-1155 Q&A Q&A Q&A
1200-1300 LUNCH SYMPOSIUM I
LUNCH SYMPOSIUM II  
  BREAK & FRIDAY PRAYER
  UROLOGY
Chair: Mr Vijayan Manogran
LIVER
Chair: Dr Haniza Omar
CORNEA
Chair: Dr Chandramalar T Santhirathelagan
1430-1455 Size Discrepancy of Donor Kidneys and Recipients: How Far Can You Go?
Dr Durvesh Lachman Jethwani
Ensuring successful and safe donor hepatectomy in LDLT
Prof Koh Peng Soon
Five decades of Corneal Transplantation in Malaysia
Dr Chandramalar T Santhirathelagan
1455-1520 Factors Determining Which Kidney to take in Living Related Renal Transplant: How Does a Surgeon Decide?
YBhg. Dato Dr. Rohan Malek
Transplant in ACLF and ALF
Dr Tan Soek Siam
Updates in Eye Banking
Dr Shamala Retnasabapathy
1520-1545 Is Obesity an Absolute Contraindication for Transplant? How can we overcome this?
Dr. Toh Charng Chee
Immunosupression in liver transplant
Dr Hoo Chi Zhen
CAIRS-Option For Keratoconus treatment
Dr Siti Nor Roha binti Damanhuri
1545-1610 Nurturing and Training a Transplant Program: Where Do We Begin?
Mr. Clarence Lei Chang Moh
Skin Lesions Post Transplant
YBhg Dato Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan
Management of Corneal Perforation
Dr Che Mahiran binti Che Daud
1610-1625 Q & A Q & A Q & A
1625-1705 TEA SYMPOSIUM I TEA SYMPOSIUM II
1715-1815 LEVEL G - JASPER JUNIOR BALLROOM @ AGATE Function Room
GENERAL / COUNCIL MEETING
 
1930-2130 LEVEL 1 - GRAND BALLROOM
“GLITZ & GLAM” GALA DINNER - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRANSPLANT IN MALAYSIA

CONGRESS DAY 2: SATURDAY, 24 MAY 2025
M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

0800-0830 REGISTRATION
Level 1 - GRAND BALLROOM
0900-0930 PLENARY 3
Artificial Intelligence in Transplantation
TBC
0930-1000 Debate: Who Should Lead Kidney Transplant
Dr Rosnawati Yahya vs Dr Murali Sundaram
1000-1030 COFFEE BREAK
  Level 1
GRAND Ballroom
Level G
JASPER Junior Ballroom
Level G 
AGATE Function Room
RENAL - REJECTION & HPE 
Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali
LIVER
Chair: Dr Haniza Omar
HEART & LUNG
Chair: Dr Koh Hui Beng
1055-1120 Histopatology of TCMR and ABMR - What The Nephrologist Should Know?
Dr Hemlata Kumari Gnanansegaram
DCD in Liver Transplan
Dr Johann Faisal Khan
Showcasing Success in Advanced Heart Failure
Dato' Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi
1120-1145 The role of Donor-Specific Antibodies in ABMR: Detection and Management
Prof Terence Kee Yi Shern
Complications post liver transplant - A Hepatologist Point of View
Dr Ruvvena Bhavani
Residual Risk in Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Can we close the Gap? Insights from ARIES-HM3 Trial
YBhg Dato' Dr Mohd Nazeri Nordin
1145-1210 The Negative Impact of T-Cell Mediated Rejection in The Modern Era of Immunosuppression
Prof Peter Nikerson
Liver Transplantation in AIH / PSC
Dr Kam Choy Chen
The Challenges of Lung Transplantation in Malaysia
Dr Ashari Yunus
1210-1235 Emerging Biomarkers in Kidney Transplantation
Prof Dr Robert Caroll
Hemostatic management, anticogulation and antiplatlet theraphy in liver disease
Dr Tan Sen Mui
Indications and Contraindications for Lung Transplant
Dr Tan Han Loong
1235-1250 Q & A Q & A Q & A
1250-1350 LUNCH SYMPOSIUM 3 LUNCH SYMPOSIUM 4  
RENAL
Emerging Therapies and Advancements in Treament

Chair: Assoc.Prof.Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali
TISSUE & BONE
From Donor to Transplant: Journey of the Allograft

Chair: Dr Suryasmi Duski / Dr Hasdy Haron
ADVOCACY
Chair: Dr Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Hafidz
1400-1425 Personalized Immunosuppressive Strategies In This Era
Prof Dr Lim Soo Kun
The Bangkok Biomedical Center - Inception to the Current Time
Dr. Rapin Phimolsarnti
CODE Life - increasing awareness to Living Kidney Transplant
Prof Dr Nor Fadhlina Zakaria
1425-1450 Emerging Therapies in Immunosuppression in Kidney Transplantations - Prevention and Rejection Therapies
Dr Rosmawati Yahya
HKL's Experience in the Application of Glycerol-preserved Skin Allograft in the Treatment of Burn Injuries
Dr Salmi Mohamed Sukur
Transplant Awareness Walk Wira Transplant - increasing awareness to Cadaveric Organ Transplant
Mr Manvir Victor
1450-1515 Highly Sensitized Transplantation and The Role of Apheresis In Kidney Transplantation
Assoc Prof Dr Ng Kok Peng
Preserving the Joint : The Role of Allografts in Sports Surgery
Dr Siti Hawa Tahir
Organ Donation in Islam
Ustaz Abdullah Bukhari Abdul Rahim
1515-1540 Minimise and Withdrawal Strategies in Kidney Transplantation. Any Guidance?
Prof Dr Wong Hin Seng
The Bigger Picture of the Clinical Impact of Cadevaric Allografts on Orthopedic Surgery
Dr Adrian Teoh ZY
Patient Recipient Donor Doctor Discussion
 
1540-1605 Recurrent of Primary Disease - Any Better Solutions to Prolong Allograf Function?
Dr Bee Boon Cheak
Panel Discussion 
1605-1620 Q & A Q & A Q & A
1620-1650 COFFEE BREAK
1650-1715 CLOSING & AWARDS PRESENTATION
*Time, Topics and Speakers are subject to change.